Discarded India opener Virender Sehwag will lead the Rest of India in the Irani Cup against Mumbai, Ranji Trophy 2012-13 winners, at the Wankhede Stadium, starting from February 6-February 10, 2013.

Discarded India opener Virender Sehwag will lead the Rest of India in the Irani Cup against Mumbai, Ranji Trophy 2012-13 winners, at the Wankhede Stadium, starting from February 6-February 10, 2013.

Cheteshwar Pujara, who was the Rest of India captain last year, has been excluded from the team. In the list that was announced in bcci.tv, Pujara’s name doesn’t appear in the India A squad either that will play against Australia, in a three day match at Chennai.

The All-India Senior Selection Committee met at Bangalore on Tuesday to select the squad for the Irani Cup match.